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Clitheroe 22321, (Editorial), 22328 (Advertisinejf Burnley1,22331 (Classified)


About t h Q r j b b l e V a l le y by Elizabeth Huffman


| Trip down Memory Lane for /-V i r


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ESTABLISHED 1979 Competitive Rates Tel. Clitheroe (0200)25595


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Drive in a relaxed atmosphere .. ______ry of fold has made the past of Ribblesdale High chool sparkle with life, shining a new light on


the diamond anniversary celebrations. Mrs Margaret Alderson, of Castle View, who cele­


brated her 94th birthday on July 7th, was the very first caretaker at Ribblesdale, along with iter late husband, Vie. ■ For more than half the lifetime of the school, they


lived in a house in the grounds, moulding themselves around the comings and goings of countless pupils and staff and getting to know the building better than many know their own home. Their story as caretakers began during the cot­ ton slump of the 1930s, when they saw an adver­


tisement in the local newspaper for a carctaking posi­ tion at the new school. Having been out of work for .years, Mrs Alderson, a


weaver from the age of 13, and her husband, a shuttle peg maker, leapt at the chance. So dire was the economic situation that they were among 175 cou­ ples applying for the 50-shilling-a-week job. “We had no idea why they chose us. We were


most surprised,” site remembered. “But it was work. That was the beauty of it.” Their job began the summer before Ribblesdale


opened. With their six-year-old son, Max, they moved into their new home when the builders left. “Every window was whitened. We were three weeks


cleaning windows. There were windows, windows, windows,” said Mrs Alderson. “We polished all the floors and all the desks. We were there all the time.” She continued: “It was a lovely school. At the begin­


ning, it really was.” Finally, the Princess Royal arrived to open the


school. Left to see that no one pinched the mono- grammed towels sent over from the Asshetons at Downliam, Mrs Alderson still managed to glimpse all tile excitement of the day. “They brought thousands of carnations from Mitton


Hall. They filled the school with carnations. The chil­ dren came in buses from all over. One child, Pauline Smith, gave a bouquet to the Princess,” she remembered. • Her memories of the school after the colourful open­


ing are equally bright. Site remembers the day Mr Langshaw, the first headmaster, publicly thrashed a pupil. “ I don’t know what the boy had done. It must have been drastic. But there was a dead silence,”


jjhe said. “Mr Langshaw never had to thrash anyone again. He was strict. But lie was fair. He was a lovely man.” The same headmaster bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Alderson at the end of each day with a tip of his


Adele has the key to top


success C L I T H E R O E o r g a n i s t A d e le Y o u n g has once again played her way to stardom, winning the pres­ tigious North West


Young Organist of t h e


Ye ar


Competition. Adele (18), of River­


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AT the moment of my writing these words, my wife is ironing tlie washing. Creased and wrinkled semi- dried clothes are transformed under tlie heat and pressure of her iron. I am reminded of the transform­ ing power of God and how He uses considerable pressure and heat to smooth out the creases and wrinkles in our thinking and the creases in our character.


■ Consider, for instance, the experiences of life that


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have caused us misery and suffering: long-term ill­ ness or disablement, the loss of gainful employment, enforced separation from loved ones. Such tilings have left their mark on most of us. The unexpected bereavement and general frustra­


tions of everyday life that may have come from mak­ ing wrong decisions and strained relationships'come to many of us. Life can be really tough in such cir­ cumstances, but if wo live through those times with our faith intact and our trust still firmly placed in God, we emerge eventually better and stronger personalities. It is the testing times that enable us to face up to ’


life with a greater confidence than we had previously. As James 1:3-d points out: “The testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work.” The Greeks have a good word here in “Hupo- mone,” from which, in the Authorised Version of the Bible, the more passive word “patience” conies. It conveys not just bearing, but the ability to proceed from this to greatness; suffering, yet vanquishing to . bear still more and win harder battles. Without the assured God-assisted reactions pro­


duced by previous overcomings of pressures and set­ backs, we shall not be able to stand fast in difficult , times. As our elders used to tell us: “These things are sent to try us.”


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side, Low Moor, was among 13 finalists from a l l o v e r the country selected to compete in the event, which was sponsored by organ manufactur­ ers Farfisa and held at the Col) Wall Working M e n ’ s C lu b in Blackburn. Adele, entering the


competition for her third year, finally won the hearts of the three


judges with her rendi­ tions o f “ Over my shoulder” and “ Call me.” A former Ribblcs- dalc High School


pupil, Adele gained her A-level in music at Nelson and Colne Col­ lege and is now in the m id d l e o f h e r A . L . C . M . w i t h Charles Myers. Adele, who has been


playing the organ for nine years, hopes to pursue a career in m u s ic a n d h a s recently begun teach­ ing. She can be heard locally at the Swan Hotel, Whalley, where she plays on Saturday evenings.


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hat and cheerful “Cheerio.” Then there was the day the cook spilled soup on


her feet and Mrs Alderson had to do the dinners for six weeks without any extra pay. The boilers were another source of contention. Chil­


dren were forever shouting to the Aldersons: “The cre­ matorium is going,” whenever black smoke was seen coming from the boiler house. She also remembers the day King George died and


telling her husband when he came home for breakfast. “ It was the first time he put the flag at half-mast


without grumbling,” she said. Another memory is her confrontation with Mr Der­


byshire, another headmaster, who forbade Mrs Aider- son to allow a teacher to place bets on tier telephone. “ I wasn’t going to be told what to do in my own


home,” Mrs Alderson said. “Eventually lie apologised. It was quite a climb down for him.” Mrs Alderson, who remarried after she lost Vic, now


uses the surname Nelson belonging to her second hus­ band, who lias also died. She took a trip down memory lane, however, on


Thursday, revisiting Ribblesdale and meeting the care­ taker of tlie last nine years, Mr Melvin McNully, who showed off some modern floor-polishing techniques. “ I only wish my husband were here,” she said. “The


work was hard. I ’m not saying it wasn’t. But we really loved the school. It was our life.” , . .


Trying to trace


family


A CANADIAN trying to trace ancestors in Lanca­ shire believes someone who lias lived in the nib­ ble Valley for a long time may be able to help her. Mrs Dawn Murphy, who


lives in Peterborough, Ontario, would appreciate any information about her family. Local relatives include


the late Mr Harry Bottom- ley and his wife, Sarah Agnes, formerly of “Bon Ami,” Clitheroe, who were master and matron at Clitheroe Workhouse and later “Coplow." Mrs Murphy also knows


that Mr Bottomley had .a brother, .Arthur. ' ‘ ’ Anyone with informa­


tion about tlie family can contact Mrs D. Murphy, 903 Birch Avenue, Peter­ borough, Ontario, Canada, K9H GG7.


LIBRARY CORNER


A novel of Viking life set in York IKK) years ago.


Cookbook** — Over 2U0 Chi­ nese dishes. Each recipe is illus­ trated in colour and calorie counted. “(Jetting to know Pendlc” —


Ron Freethy. Guide to the Pen- dle villages for the walker and tourist.


“ Hamlyn AM Colour Chinese


Arabella Seymour. A romantic fantasy with an element of mys­ tery from this ponular author. “Jorvik” — SmccIukIi Kelly.


R EC EN T additions to stock at Clitheroe Library include: “ Princess of Darkness*’ —


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